Postcode RG1 5DT is located in an urban city, within the Katesgrove ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Central Reading South area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Reading South is £64,564 per year. The nearest station is Reading, about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Holy Brook Nook.
Central Reading South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,240 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Central Reading South has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Reading South is £64,564 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 307 ft away from RG1 5DT.
Central Reading South near RG1 5DT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Reading located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Holy Brook Nook | Small | Walking directions to Holy Brook Nook |
| 0.4 mi | King George V Gardens | Small | Walking directions to King George V Gardens |
Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £388 per square foot) in Katesgrove area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,250 up to £950,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £650,000 | £533 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £395,000 | £401 |
| Terraced | 74 | £317,000 | £406 |
| Flats | 39 | £215,000 | £330 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £500,000 | £259,500 | £360,000 | £300,000 |
| 2017 | £457,500 | £248,000 | £317,000 | £290,000 |
| 2018 | £500,600 | £210,000 | £385,000 | £290,000 |
| 2019 | £353,000 | £267,760 | £350,000 | £278,875 |
| 2020 | £510,000 | £290,000 | £305,000 | £281,000 |
| 2021 | £688,500 | £252,500 | £327,250 | £290,000 |
| 2022 | — | £230,000 | £380,000 | £330,000 |
| 2023 | £369,500 | £225,000 | £377,500 | £320,000 |
| 2024 | — | £235,000 | £405,000 | £322,500 |
| 2025 | £550,000 | £215,000 | £416,500 | £322,500 |
| 2026 | — | £225,000 | £415,000 | £316,800 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £375 | £414 | £289 | £336 |
| 2017 | £411 | £377 | £347 | £337 |
| 2018 | £401 | £385 | £350 | £354 |
| 2019 | £349 | £442 | £336 | £338 |
| 2020 | £405 | £433 | £353 | £340 |
| 2021 | £423 | £428 | £354 | £344 |
| 2022 | — | £393 | £450 | £392 |
| 2023 | £433 | £376 | £414 | £383 |
| 2024 | — | £382 | £400 | £379 |
| 2025 | £454 | £360 | £369 | £404 |
| 2026 | — | £312 | £415 | £403 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG1 5DT.
In the RG1 5DT postcode area, located within Central Reading South, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG1 5DT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Whitley Store | 23-25 Whitley Street, Reading, RG2 0EG | Walking directions to Whitley Store |
| 0.2 mi | Speciality Food & Wine | Highgrove Street, Reading, RG2 0EG | Walking directions to Speciality Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Freddies | 33 Whitley Street, Reading, RG2 0EG | Walking directions to Freddies |
| 0.2 mi | Big Bazaar | 13-17 London Road, Reading, RG1 5BJ | Walking directions to Big Bazaar |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 5-6 Crown Street, Reading, RG1 2SE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Reading district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RG1 5DT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Louise Kaye Keane
Katesgrove - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Rodda
Reading Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RG1 5DT records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around RG1 5DT in Central Reading South is £310,000 (about £388 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to RG1 5DT, including The Abbey School Reading, Kendrick School (Outstanding) and Trinity Christian School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RG1 5DT is Reading, about 1,280 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
RG1 5DT scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,240 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Reading Central covering RG1 5DT is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Louise Kaye Keane (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.